ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL INNOVATIONS AND COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACHES IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT IN DAVAO: BASIS FOR INTERVENTION

This study determined the effectiveness of local innovations and community-based approaches in disaster riskmanagement in Davao: Basis for Intervention. The study employed quantitative correlational technique andanalysis to examine the relationship between variables. A sample size of 45 stakeholders directly involved indisaster risk management efforts at the barangay level was selected. Survey questionnaires were used to obtaindata from the respondents, which were subjected to content validity and reliability analysis. The data wereanalyzed using statistical tools such as mean, Pearson's r, and multiple regression analysis. The results reveal thatthe levels of local innovations and community-based approaches in disaster risk management were also rated ashigh. Moreover, a significant relationship existed between these variables. A significant relationship was foundbetween local innovations and community-based approaches in disaster risk management. The results of the studyindicate that intellectual infrastructure is the strongest predictor of community-based approaches in disaster riskmanagement. These results suggest that enhancing local knowledge systems, technical capacity, and innovationdriven practices can significantly improve community resilience and response strategies. The study recommendsdeveloping intervention programs that prioritize intellectual infrastructure and local participation to strengthenDRM at the grassroots level.